Dream a Little Dream by Ozzie Nelson is featured in Dream On, the nineteenth episode of Season One. It is sung by the New Directions, with Artie singing lead.

During the episode, Artie agrees to dance with Tina for the number, but he drops out and instead has Mike take over his dancing routine while he does the vocals after realizing he would never get the chance to walk again. Throughout the song, Artie looks miserable as he sings and as he watches Tina and Mike dance together. Quinn comforts Artie afterwards when she sees his sorrow.